Lyrics
It's true
Confirms a statement or situation.
Round here has seen better days
The local area has experienced better times in the past.
Broken dreams run from the architecture
Unfulfilled aspirations are evident in the city's structures.
Peeling the paintwork and staining the pavements
Describes the decay of buildings and the impact on the streets.
Not like
Contrasting the current state with a brighter past.
The times when it glowed like the sun
Recalling a time when the area was vibrant and lively.
The November lights at Christmas time
Mentions nostalgic feelings during Christmas time.
The Tivoli roar down at Millmoor
Refers to the enthusiastic atmosphere at Millmoor, a football stadium.
So when I'm old or if I die
Contemplates the future considering old age, death, or financial struggles.
Or got no money to get me by
Being financially unstable in the future.
When the whiskeys dripping from
Describing a state of inebriation.
My tongue
Expresses a desire for a specific favor.
Do me a favour drop me off in Rotherham
Expresses a wish to be left in Rotherham.
I'm in this hole with loaded soul
Feeling trapped but hopeful with one's values intact.
And faith in what I've got to carry me home
Having faith in oneself to find the way back home.
Hard working heroes roam these streets
People who work diligently can be found in this area.
Scrapping for a win at the jaws of defeat
Fighting hard despite facing constant difficulties.
In red and white I stand and fight
Show of solidarity with the local football team (colored in red and white).
Carrying the chains of the working life
Symbolizes the burdens and responsibilities of a working life.
I'm firmly fixed to the ground but I won't feel down
Determined to stay rooted despite challenges.
Or bury my belief that I'll still make it in this town
Belief in the possibility of success in the town.
So when I'm old or if die
Similar to line 9, contemplating future uncertainties.
Or ever lose my mind
Fear of losing mental faculties or sanity.
Whenever I need a helping hand
Seeking help when needed.
Just do me a favour drop me off in Rotherham
Requesting to be taken back to Rotherham.
For all of you that moved away
Addressing those who left the town.
You'll be glad to know this old town ain't changed
Assuring that the town remains the same.
The kids still sing of breaking free
Youth still aspire for liberation.
It echoes of the ghost of someone I used to be
Reflecting on a past self through the current generation.
To the fairytales of New York
Referencing iconic places and people from afar.
And old friends who haven't got this far
Mentioning friends who haven't achieved similar progress.
The jokers and queens and all in between
Diverse personalities and characters found in the town.
The salt of the earth that make these streets
Describes the genuine, hardworking locals.
The old and the new those struggling through
Unity among different generations facing challenges.
Thank god I realised I'm just a part of the pack my friends
Realization that everyone is part of a collective community.
We're all a part of the pack my friends
Reinforcing the idea of being part of a shared destiny.
We're all a part of the pack my friends
Emphasizing the unity and connection within the community.
We're all a part of the pack my friends
Repeated reinforcement of communal unity.
So when I'm old or if I die
Similar to lines 9 and 22, contemplating future uncertainties.
Or got no money to get me by
Financially struggling in the future, similar to line 10.
When troubled times have come and all I need is love
During tough times, the need for love is essential.
Do me a favour drop me off in Rotherham
Requesting to be returned to Rotherham when in need.
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